What is an Impact Statement?

An Impact Statement is a report that includes:

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Item 1

All information, studies, and analysis of factors as required by the Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines.

Item 2

Baseline data.

Item 3

Scientific information.

Item 4

Analysis.

Item 5

Indigenous and community knowledge.

Item 6

Identification of the potential adverse effects and impacts of the designated project and the extent to which they are adverse, including the extent to which effects in federal jurisdiction, and direct and incidental effects, are adverse.

Glossary: Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines

Document that provides direction and requirements for the proponent in preparing an Impact Statement. The Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines detail all information and studies that the Agency or a review panel will require to conduct the impact assessment.